A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner of Finance, Yakubu Adamu, in the sum of ₦500 million, setting strict conditions as he faces EFCC charges over an alleged ₦4.6 billion money laundering scheme.
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has bluntly told Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to stop blaming him for political crises and focus on resolving his own challenges.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn all pending defamation suits against individuals, saying a New Year Mass message on forgiveness and reconciliation influenced his decision.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved clemency for 77 inmates across correctional facilities in the state, granting releases and sentence reductions as part of the January 1, 2026 New Year gesture.
Nigeria marked a symbolic start to 2026 as the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the nation’s first baby of the year at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, presenting an official birth certificate and gifts to the newborn.
Revival efforts in the PDP gathered pace as the party’s National Chairman said it was ready to conduct credible primaries nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Arrest operation in Ogun led to the capture of four suspected cultists accused of armed robbery, with police recovering a pistol, axe, charms and a stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Settlement talks may begin in the certificate forgery case involving former minister Uche Nnaji after he asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for more time to pursue an out-of-court resolution with UNN officials.
Forecast from NiMet shows a mix of rainy and sunny weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with thunderstorms expected in several states nationwide.